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Do you want to impact the strategic direction of Novo Nordisk Research & Early Development (R&ED) and drive projects to enable cutting-edge science and breakthrough innovation? Are you experienced in strategy development and M&A integration within the pharmaceutical industry? Join us today and lead transformative strategic projects in our R&ED division!

The position

As a (Senior) Strategy Project Manager, you will be a vital member in the R&ED Global & Integration team and will be responsible for strategy development and driving M&A integration. You will be involved in analysing and providing strategic recommendations to further develop our R&ED global research site footprint. You will drive discussions with our senior leaders to derive choices which will ensure the strategic fit of global presence with our science strategy in the most vibrant Biotech/Pharma ecosystems globally. In this position you will work across the Novo Nordisk value chain to integrate acquired assets and companies into the R&ED organisation.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

  • Independently leading and driving strategy projects of interest to the R&ED leadership in close collaboration with project team members across R&ED
  • Becoming a member of the Novo Nordisk integration team and independently leading and driving M&A integration for R&ED

Travel to Novo Nordisk’s global sites should be expected.

The seniority level and responsibilities will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

You hold a Master’s degree within biotechnology, engineering, biology, chemistry or have a background as pharmacist, or any other relevant scientific field.

To be successful for this role we expect you to have:

  • Several years of experience in strategy development within pharma or biotech, either from a top tier consultancy or from the industry
  • Preferably solid project management and M&A integration experience
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and manage executive-level stakeholders, providing strategic insights and recommendations
  • Excellent business understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, the R&D value chain and drug development

As a person, you are proactive, approachable, collaborative and able to build trusting relationships at all levels. You are able to provide mentorship and inspire others to achieve strategic objectives. You have exceptional communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to convey complex strategic concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

About the department

R&ED Global & Integrations is part of the area R&ED Strategy, Portfolio & Operations. We are part of the VP area R&ED Integrations, Investments & DK Operations. Together we enable the R&ED organization via strategy development for our global research sites, project management, M&A integration, operational excellence and investment oversight. We consist of approx. 20 talented colleagues, and we are growing.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication and ambition to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and rare diseases. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.

Contact

For further information, please contact Henriette Schou Rasmussen, Head of Global & Integrations at htst@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

12 May 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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